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It takes an average of 6h 11m to travel from Thornaby to Reading by train, over a distance of around 215 miles (345 km). There are normally 9 trains per day travelling from Thornaby to Reading and tickets for this journey start from £102 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:37 | |
| Departure station | Thornaby | |
| Arrival station | Reading | |
| Journey time | From 4h 35m | |
| Distance | 215 miles (345 km) | |
| Frequency | 9 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £102 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from Thornaby to Reading by train
Looking to travel from Thornaby to Reading by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 11 minutes to travel from Thornaby to Reading by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 35 minutes though. You'll usually find 9 trains per day running along the 215 miles (345 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Reading, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or Greater Anglia to get to Reading. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Thornaby to Reading in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £102.00.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Thornaby to Reading?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.